NOW Inc. Announces Exclusive International Distribution Agreement with Badger Meter for the Oil and Gas Production Market

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 4, 2017 &dash; NOW Inc.'s (NYSE:DNOW) U.S. subsidiary DNOW L.P. is proud to announce its Exclusive International Distribution Agreement with Badger Meter. DNOW will distribute and service the diverse line of Badger Meter flow measurement and control technologies to DNOW oil and gas customers worldwide.

Robert Workman, President and CEO of NOW Inc., remarked, "We are excited to partner with Badger Meter to complete our offering of flow control solutions for the oil and gas market. Our flow control solutions will now include meters and valves that measure and control materials flowing through pipelines, allowing DNOW to bring further technological advances to our customers' operating facilities. Badger Meter is a premier manufacturer of the entire line of metering products required by our existing oil and gas customer base. I believe this seamless expansion of our North American partnership enhances both companies' abilities to meet our customers' increasing demands for solutions that deliver accurate, timely, and dependable flow data and control."

"With more than 110 years of flow measurement expertise, Badger Meter products offer a proven track record of performance in the demanding applications of the oil production market," said Rich Meeusen, President, CEO and Chairman of Badger Meter. "This distribution agreement brings our trusted brands, such as Preso, Blancett, Hedland, and Research Control Valves, together with the already extensive product line and expert service and support, to create a winning combination for DNOW's oil and gas customers."

About NOW Inc.

NOW Inc. is one of the largest distributors to energy and industrial markets on a worldwide basis, with a legacy of over 150 years. NOW Inc. operates primarily under the DistributionNOW and Wilson Export brands. Through its network of approximately 300 locations and 4,600 employees worldwide, NOW Inc. offers a comprehensive line of products and solutions for the upstream, midstream and downstream energy and industrial sectors. Our locations provide products and solutions to exploration and production companies, energy transportation companies, refineries, chemical companies, utilities, manufacturers and engineering and construction companies.

About Badger Meter

Badger Meter is an innovator in flow measurement, control and communications solutions, serving water utilities, municipalities, and commercial and industrial customers worldwide. The company's products measure water, oil, chemicals, and other fluids, and are known for accuracy, long-lasting durability and for providing valuable and timely measurement data. For more information, visit www.badgermeter.com.